


Royal Canal Greenway
- Family friendly
- Free to visit
- Rainy days
Ireland's longest greenway path along a historic 225-year-old canal.
Royal Canal Greenway is a historic waterside trail in County Longford and beyond, following a 225-year-old canal across Ireland’s Midlands.
Overview
- Ireland’s longest greenway (130km)
- Passes through Kildare, Meath, Westmeath & Longford
- Ideal for walking, running, and cycling
Why Visit
- One of Ireland’s top outdoor trails
- Combines nature, heritage, and local culture
The Royal Canal Greenway offers a relaxed and scenic way to explore Ireland’s Midlands — connecting historic waterways, countryside views, and welcoming towns along the way.
Highlights
- Over 640,000 trips since opening (2021)
- Voted Best Greenway in Europe (2023)
- Cycling Route of the Year (2022)
- Scenic route through historic canal landscape
- Strong tourism and local visitor appeal
What You’ll See Along the Way
- 90 bridges
- 33 locks
- 17 harbours
- 4 aqueducts
- Heritage signage sharing canal history
County Longford Section
- 16.5km stretch: Longford Town → Killashee → Clondra (Richmond Harbour)
- Peaceful rural scenery and village stops
- Cafés, pubs, and picnic-friendly spots
- Key access points across the county
Access Points in Longford
- Longford Town
- Cloondara
- Killashee
- Mosstown Harbour
- Longford Bridge (Ballymahon)
- Ballybrannigan Harbour
- Abbeyshrule Harbour
- Whitworth Aqueduct (Abbeyshrule)
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